Clothing

Loose clothing is recommended for people with EB. Clothes with minimal seams, tags and elastic are less likely to cause trauma to the skin than tight synthetic clothing.

Shoes need to be well-fitted, soft, flexible and breathable.

Your EB nurse will have a list of shoe and clothing brands that other EB patients have found comfortable. 

Podiatry and footwear

The EB clinic has a podiatrist attend 6 of the 12 clinics per year. Phone and email consultations are available through the EB nurse if your family attend when the podiatrist is not present.

See the DEBRA family and patient guide for nail care, foot care, and selecting shoes.